November

Local Residents Ride Free

Spend the holiday season with friends and family exploring all that San Diego has to offer! San Diego County residents can enjoy the Old Town Trolley tour for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass.

Go to Hometown Pass for more information.

2018 Events Coming Soon

San Diego Beer Week

San Diego Beer Week is a ten-day celebration inspiring people to drink local, craft beer and promoting San Diego’s thriving brewing culture with multiple events happening across the county. San Diego is home to more than 120 breweries and has gained an international reputation for brewing award-winning beers. With the popularity of craft beer on the rise, San Diego is poised to be the capital of craft beer tourism in the United States.

San Diego Brewers Guild Festival

Enjoy samples from more than 50 San Diego County breweries! The event raises funds for local charities.

SDCCS Light the Night Against Crime 5k Run/Walk

Participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight on the nighttime run/walk as they join law enforcement and others who are against crime. Persons of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. The event concludes with a post-event social. Proceeds benefit the San Diego Crime Stoppers.

Union Bank Fallback presented by G.Q.H.F.

Climb aboard an old-fashioned hay ride, pan for gold, check out a Wild West Show, saddle up on pony rides and enjoy two stages of live entertainment. Your kiddos will go plum crazy as you take a step back in time at the 15th annual Fall Back Festival, a Children’s Historical Street Faire.

Race for the Cure

Participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight on the nighttime run/walk as they join law enforcement and others who are against crime. Persons of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. The event concludes with a post-event social. Proceeds benefit the San Diego Crime Stoppers.

Celebration Run San Diego Half Marathon & 10K

We all have something to celebrate! Maybe it’s a new job, good health or family and friends. Celebration Run is a premier Half Marathon & 10K that empowers each participant on his or her journey. From the starting line party to the finish line festival, we will keep you motivated as we celebrate together. This is more than just a race – it’s a celebration!This family friendly event also has a Kids Fun Run – the whole family can get in on the action!

La Jolla Presbyterian Church Fall Harvest Festival

La Jolla Presbyterian Church is hosting a Fall Harvest Festival for the whole community. There will be bounce houses, face painting, animal rides, a petting zoo, and food trucks.

San Diego Veterans Day Parade

“A Tribute to The Guardians of Freedom.” Recognizing Our Veterans of Every Era and Our Serving Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen. Join in delivering a greatly deserved tribute to all U.S. Veterans who served during the war years 1941 to 1945! We invite all San Diego regions to participate in this tradition and welcome all sponsors, donations, and volunteers.

SOSL’s Walk in Remembrance with Hope

By participating in SOSL’s Walk in Remembrance with Hope, your tax-deductible donation will support and strengthen Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL) programs. SOSL provides suicide survivor support services, suicide awareness presentations and suicide prevention trainings in San Diego County.

JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes 3K & 5K

JDRF One Walk® has a single goal: creating a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). We hope you’ll join us this year as we walk and raise money for life-changing research for the millions affected by this devastating disease.

Ride the Point

The bike rides are designed for recreational riders, family riders, challenged athletes, and experienced athletes. There’s a 10-mile Family Ride, 25-mile Enthusiast Ride, and a 62-mile Metric Century Ride. Proceeds go towards research and services for pancreatic cancer.

Ocean Beach Town Council Craft Fair

Enjoy the OB Craft Fair put on by the OB Town Council each year leading up to the holidays. Shop from local craft vendors and enjoy the beautiful oceanfront view. The holidays are right around the corner!

San Diego Fall Classic

The Fall Classic is a rowing regatta featuring high school, collegiate, and master’s rowers from across the country.

So Fine on Kline

Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church is hosting a community family festival. Those who come can enjoy a full day of wholesome entertainment. Highlights include rock n’ roll music, game booths, a bake sale, barbecued food, beer, and a kids zone!

Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Miler & Veterans Day 5K

The ONLY run with the waves of the Pacific Ocean on your right and the San Diego Bay on your left, finishing with a California Beach Party! Run along the “Silver Strand,” from Coronado to Imperial Beach! Coronado Island is located just across the bridge from downtown San Diego.

San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival

Wine and food enthusiasts will gather for this event, the region’s largest wine and culinary extravaganza held at several venues throughout downtown San Diego. Features cooking classes, wine tastings, celebrity chefs, approximately 70 of San Diego’s top restaurants, and other food events.

Mother Goose Parade

The largest parade in San Diego County is also the largest of its type west of the Mississippi. Each year, the Mother Goose Parade attracts thousands of spectators to the streets of El Cajon. More than 100 colorful and exciting parade entries come from around the United States to share in the excitement that is the Mother Goose Parade. The parade entries include spectacular motorized floats, glorious marching bands and drill units, eloquent equestrians, animated clowns, special characters, special guests, performing artists, celebrities, giant helium balloons, specialty vehicles, and of course, Santa Claus.

Father Joe’s Thanksgiving Day Run

San Diego’s original and longest-standing Thanksgiving Day run. Join over 10,000 participants and spectators for one of the most family-oriented holiday traditions! Event offers a Post-Race Festival featuring: Live music, beer garden, costume contest and award ceremonies. Most importantly, this event provides a great atmosphere for your family to participate in the beauty of giving back to others. Father Joe’s Thanksgiving 5k is also one of the only dog-friendly 5k events in San Diego. The entire family can participate in this event!

Skating by the Sea

The 37th San Diego Jazz Fest over Thanksgiving will present a variety of traditional jazz music, from ragtime to swing to rockabilly at the Town & Country Resort and Hotel in Hotel Circle. Jazz bands and musicians from across the U.S. will perform.